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1600s Ring

Antique 17th Century 22K Gold “My Vertuous Choice Makes Me Rejoyce” Posy Ring
Located in Staines-Upon-Thames, GB
A gold ring, with inscription on the inside of the band, in 22 karat yellow gold. This gorgeous
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Antique 17th Century Jacobean Band Rings

Materials

22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Gold English "Posy" Band Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
Gold Ring, "Franciscus South miles" England, 17th century Gold, traces of enamel Weight 3.3 gr
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Antique 17th Century English Band Rings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Ruby & Diamond Cocktail Ring Dazzling & Rare
Located in Southbury, CT
This Georgian-era (circa 1830) ruby and table-cut diamond ring was created entirely by hand over
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Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Georgian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, Silver, 15k Gold

Beautiful Ring in 18K Rose Gold and Aquamarines
By Pradera Irama
Located in Bilbao, ES
Beautiful Ring in 18K Rose Gold Diamonds and Moonstones Rose Gold 18K 16 Diamonds 0.06ct. 9
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Cocktail Rings

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Moonstone, Blue Topaz, Diamond, Aquamarine, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

Ring in 18K Rose Gold Diamonds and Blue Topaz
By Pradera Irama
Located in Bilbao, ES
Ring in 18K Rose Gold Diamonds and Blue Topaz Rose Gold 18K 20 Diamonds 0.46ct. 1 Blue Topaz
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Blue Topaz, Topaz, Brown Diamond, Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

(15.89cts)Ametrine Ring sterling silver on 18K Gold Plated.
Located in Bangkok, TH
in the 1600s and introduced the gem to Europeans when he presented several specimens to his queen
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20th Century Asian Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

6.79ct Ametrine Ring 18K gold plated on over sterling silver
Located in Bangkok, TH
has it that a Spanish conquistador discovered the mine’s location in the 1600s and introduced the gem
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Zircon, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Ico & the Bird Fine Jewelry 3.75 carat Tourmaline Trio Gold Ring
By Ico & the Bird Fine Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
in the late 1600’s by Dutch traders off the West Coast of Italy. They are found in an unmatched array
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2010s Asian Artisan Cluster Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 22k Gold

Ico & the Bird Fine Jewelry 3.52 carat Pink Tourmaline Gold Ring
By Ico & the Bird Fine Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wisdom and enhance one’s willpower. Discovered in the late 1600’s by Dutch traders off the West Coast of
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2010s Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 22k Gold

Ico & the Bird Fine Jewelry 3.84 carat Rubellite Tourmaline Diamond Gold Ring
By Ico & the Bird Fine Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
in the late 1600’s by Dutch traders off the West Coast of Italy, tourmalines are found in an
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2010s American Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold

Ico & the Bird Fine Jewelry 7.60 carat Tourmaline Diamond Floral Gold Ring
By Ico & the Bird Fine Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
workshop in Jaipur, by hand. Size 7 The ring can be re-sized. Discovered in the late 1600’s by Dutch
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2010s North American Artisan Cocktail Rings

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Diamond, Tourmaline, 22k Gold

Japanese antique stone five-ring tower/1500 to 1600s/Garden object/Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This item is "Gorin-to" It is called = (The Five Ring Pagoda). The Gorin Pagoda is based on the
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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Statues

Materials

Sandstone

Ico & the Bird Fine Jewelry 3.52 carat Hot Pink Tourmaline Gold Ring
By Ico & the Bird Fine Jewelry
Located in Los Angeles, CA
willpower. Discovered in the late 1600’s by Dutch traders off the West Coast of Italy, tourmalines are found
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2010s American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 22k Gold, Gold

17th Century Carved French Walnut Wine Press Floor Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
Dating to the 1600s, this French wine press screw has been repurposed into a very unique floor lamp
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Antique 17th Century French Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood, Walnut, Linen

Pair of 17th Century Oak Armoire Doors from France
Located in Dallas, TX
Originally part of an antique armoire, these oak doors were hand carved in France during the 1600s
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Antique 17th Century French Doors and Gates

Materials

Metal, Iron

Rare Antique James I Jacobean Carved Oak Side Table Sideboard Cupboard 1620
Located in Portland, OR
forged iron handles, enclosing a storage area. The base with ring turned and block legs, joined with a
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Antique 17th Century English Jacobean Tables

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Oak

An Antique Carved Stone Bear Head Sculpture
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
collection. The interesting looking bear dates back hundreds of years to the Stuart era in the 1600s - a
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Antique Mid-19th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Sandstone

An Antique Carved Stone Bear Head Sculpture
An Antique Carved Stone Bear Head Sculpture
H 11.82 in W 7.88 in D 8.67 in
Late Renaissance Octagonal Gilded Brass Reliquary Pendant with Velvet Interior
Located in Chicago, IL
OCTAGONAL RELIQUARY PENDANT Probably Italy, c. 1600 Fire-gilded brass, glass, velvet, ink on paper
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Antique Early 1600s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Brass

17th century Baroque Hand Carved Saint Anthony Sculpture w. Child & Lily Flower
Located in Lisse, NL
forged wrought iron nails) we can see that this mid to late 1600s antique was restored / reinforced in
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Antique 17th Century European Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Wrought Iron

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Edwardian Double Sapphire and Ruby Diamond Daisy Cluster Ring in 18ct Gold
Located in Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
An absolutely stunning Edwardian piece. This ring features two Daisy clusters one with a bright blue Sapphire and the other a vibrant Ruby in the centre with a total of 15 Old Cut Di...
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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Cluster Rings

Materials

Sapphire, Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold

Antique 14K Yellow Gold Clustered Emeralds and Diamond Cocktail Ring for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Emerald ring in 14K Gold which perfectly goes with your personality and also helps you to improve your creativity. Designed with emeralds and diamonds that makes it a perfect fit to ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

4 Carat Bezel Set Aquamarine Gemstone Ring in 18K Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Aquamarine Solitaire Ring in 18K Yellow Gold is a perfect statement jewelry to match with every outfit of your wardrobe. It's just a simple ring and simplicity is the ultimate form o...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1930S Pink Bias Cut Silk Double Faced Satin Gown With Slight Train
Located in New York, NY
1930S Pink Bias Cut Silk Double Faced Satin Gown With Slight Train
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1930s Formal Gowns

18 Karat White Gold 11.01 Carat Aquamarine Emerald-Cut Statement Cocktail Ring
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 11.01 Carat Aquamarine Emerald-Cut Statement Cocktail Ring This marvelous cascading blue aquamarine and diamond ring is a statement piece. The solitaire long eme...
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2010s Indian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian Pink Topaz and Diamond Cluster Ring, English, Circa 1840
Located in London, GB
Victorian pink topaz and diamond cluster ring. Centrally set with a cushion shape old cut natural unenhanced pink topaz in an open back cut down setting with an approximate weight of...
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Antique 1840s British Victorian Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Yellow Gold, Silver

Victorian Natural Pearl and Diamond Cluster Necklace
Located in London, GB
A Victorian natural pearl and diamond necklace, the twelve graduated cluster motifs each centred with natural bouton pearls measuring from 5.6 mm to 9 mm, within a surround of old br...
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Antique 1880s Link Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique Agate Intaglio Ring Depicting Lion
Located in Milano, MI
Intaglio ring in 18ct gold with bicolour agate finely engraved with armed lion, of English provenance, beginning of the XX Century.
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Antique Early 1900s British Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

F/W 2006 Christian Dior by John Galliano Floral Beaded Silk Chiffon Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a stunning chiffon silk dress with a beaded floral design, designed by John Galliano. This Dior dress was created for the Fall/Winter 2006 collection. Constructed of a dar...
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Early 2000s French Day Dresses

Stunning Columbia Emerald Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Three Stone Engagement Ring
Located in Banbury, GB
Metal 18K Yellow Gold Weight Approx 4.8g Diamonds Total approx 1.2 carats / G-I ,VS-S...
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2010s British Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Edwardian Diamond Emerald Ring Moi et Toi 14k Gold Gemstone Band Sz 6.5
Located in Torrance, CA
Finely detailed antique Edwardian diamond & emerald 'moi et toi' ring crafted in 14k yellow gold (circa 1910s to 1920s). The larger Old mine cut diamond is estimated at 0.40 carat...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Edwardian Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Seljuk ‘Selçuklu’ Period Gold Islamic Medieval Signet Ring 11th-13th C
Located in London, GB
This quite small (yet mighty) 21K gold ring dates to the 11-13th century Seljuk dynasty. The hexagonal bezel features a negative cursive inscription within a border containing arabes...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Signet Rings

Materials

Gold

Octagon Cut 2.65 ct Aquamarine Cocktail Ring in 18K Yellow Gold with Diamonds
By VR Jewels
Located in Houston, TX
Aquamarine and Diamond Cocktail Ring in 18K Gold is a perfect statement jewelry to match with every outfit of your wardrobe on any occasion, wedding or Christmas. It's just a simple...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Cocktail Rings

Materials

Diamond, Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Late Georgian Gold Aquamarine, Topaz and Turquoise Suite
Located in London, GB
A late Georgian gold aquamarine, pink topaz and turquoise suite, consisting of a necklace, a pair of drop earrings and a bodice brooch, the necklace with ten lozenge shaped links eac...
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Antique Early 19th Century British George IV Chandelier Earrings

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Aquamarine, Topaz, Turquoise, Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Style 4.5 Ct. Aquamarine and Green Sapphire 14K Gold Cocktail Ring
Located in ISTANBUL, TR
Art Deco Style 4.5 Ct. Aquamarine and Green Sapphire 14K Gold Cocktail Ring This ring was made with quality materials and excellent handwork. I guarantee the quality assurance of my...
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2010s Turkish Art Deco Cocktail Rings

Materials

Aquamarine, Green Sapphire, 14k Gold

Georgian Aquamarine and Gold Cannetille Suite
Located in London, GB
A Georgian aquamarine and gold cannetille suite, the necklace consisting of three emerald-cut aquamarine-set gold links, connected with two oval-cut aquamarine-set clusters, attached...
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Antique Early 1800s British Georgian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold

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Tiffany Pink Tourmaline Ring Sterling Silver
Located in Barnsley, GB
traders off the West Coast of Italy in the late 1600's or early 1700's. At the time, these green
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, Sterling Silver

Pink Tourmaline Diamond Ring 18k Rose Gold
Located in Barnsley, GB
Dutch traders off the West Coast of Italy in the late 1600's or early 1700's. At the time, these green
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Red Tourmaline Diamond Ring 18 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Barnsley, GB
was first discovered by Dutch traders off the West Coast of Italy in the late 1600's or early 1700's
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

VL Cepher Green Tourmaline 18K Rose Gold Diamond Halo Arris Large Ring
By VL Cepher
Located in New Rochelle, NY
VL Cepher contemporary Large Arris Ring is set with a glistening forest green tourmaline stone
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Solitaire Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Rose Gold

Ring by Hans Mautner in 18 Carat Gold with Cabochon Burma Ruby, London 1954.
Located in London, GB
Mautner was a well known Jewellery Designer in London in the 1950-60 period. Ring size P (large) 1950's
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Vintage 1950s British Artist Cocktail Rings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold

Mid Century Vintage 1940s Turquoise Enamel Filigree Adjustable Floral Gift Ring
Located in Champions State Gate, FL
This vintage turquoise ring is crafted with 925 sterling silver and features a finely polished
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Vintage 1940s Unknown Art Nouveau Cocktail Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Sterling Silver

Antique 800 Silver Arts and Crafts 1800s Carved Green Turquoise Cocktail Ring
Located in Champions State Gate, FL
This stunning green turquoise ring would be perfect for any collection. Crafted with 800 silver
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Antique 1880s Unknown Arts and Crafts Cocktail Rings

Materials

Turquoise, Silver

Huge Antique Carved Oak Chest or Trunk from Spain, Late 1500s to Early 1600s
Located in Dallas, TX
in Spain in the late 1500s or early 1600s, making it a period High (or Late) Renaissance storage
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Antique Early 17th Century Spanish Renaissance Blanket Chests

Materials

Wood, Oak

Highly Carved 17th Century Giltwood Mirror from France
Located in Dallas, TX
This richly carved mirror features an ornate giltwood frame that was produced in France in the 1600
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Antique 17th Century French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood, Giltwood

Rare 17th Century Italian Trunk with Marquetry Insets
Located in Dallas, TX
This extremely rare rectangular Italian coffer or trunk from the 1600’s has numerous architectural
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Blanket Chests

Large 17th Century French Blue and White Faience Platter with Stag Hunt Scene
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand painted in the 1600s in France (most likely in or around Paris), this large blue and white
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Antique 17th Century French Platters and Serveware

Materials

Faience, Paint

Pair of 17th Century Forged Iron Door Knockers from Tuscany
Located in Dallas, TX
North of Italy. The simple iron ring knocker can often be seen on old farm doors throughout Tuscany
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Antique 17th Century Italian Doors and Gates

Materials

Iron

Portrait of a Girl Oil on Canvas Spain XVII Century
Located in Milan, IT
, in her right a white handkerchief edged with lace; in this hand she also wears two rings while
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17th Century Other Art Style Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Large Pair of 5 Arm Cast Iron Exoskeleton Frame Lamps
Located in Peekskill, NY
inch diameter and is held in a complex 5 arm and ring industrial frame. I’d guess that they date to the
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20th Century American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Iron

Blue and White Delft Tankard with Pewter Lid
Located in Katonah, NY
1600s by the Dutch potter Daniel Behaghel. The pieces made here were often similar to those made nearby
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Antique 1780s Dutch Rococo Pitchers

Materials

Delft

Tall Mahogany China Cabinet with Two Drawers and Octagonal Glass Door 1900s
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
tells the story of its age. Originally created in the 1600's - the 1700s, these joints were used to
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Antique Wrought Iron Spanish Candle Holder, Circa 1600
Located in Dallas, TX
decorative technique of illumination. Our wrought iron candle holder, crafted in Spain, circa 1600, is an
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Antique Early 1600s Spanish Renaissance Torchères

Materials

Wrought Iron

Impressive French Oak Table with Large Turned Legs and Bluestone Top, C. 1850
Located in Dallas, TX
applied to the wood, allowing a menuisier to form nodules, disks, rings, etc. This style first originated
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stone

Period French Empire Walnut and Black Fossil Stone Gueridon Table, Circa 1815
Located in Dallas, TX
Gueridon tables originated in France in the mid-1600s, often serving as highly decorative pedestals
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Gueridon

Materials

Stone

Japanese Ceramic 1600s Early Karatsu Ware Kintsugi Bowl / Ring Pattern Chawan
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Karatsu is a kiln with a long history in Saga prefecture, Japan. This is a smoking tool (called hiire) from Karatsu that was baked in the early Edo period. hiire is a container tha...
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Antique 17th Century Japanese Edo Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Tamara Comolli Small Bouton Sand Moonstone Ring in 18k Rose Gold
By Tamara Comolli
Located in Carmel, IN
This Tamara Comolli small, stackable Bouton ring features a beautiful shimmering cabochon-cut
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2010s German Fashion Rings

Materials

Moonstone, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

17th Century Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut, Refectory Console Table
Located in Miami, FL
A Spanish Baroque walnut table. The rectangular top above two frieze drawers, over ring turned legs
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Antique 17th Century Spanish Baroque Console Tables

Materials

Walnut

17th Century Spanish Baroque Carved Walnut, Refectory Console Table, Masterpiece
Located in Miami, FL
table. The rectangular top above two frieze drawers, over ring turned legs, joined by stretchers to the
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Antique Early 17th Century Spanish Baroque Farm Tables

Materials

Iron

Dodo Australian Black Diamond Pearl White Red 18Kt Gold Charm Pendant Necklace
By Elisa Pozza by PETRONILLA
Located in Bussolengo, Verona
1600s. I added some red gold details, such as the end of the beak and the legs; in white gold the plumed
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2010s Italian Artisan Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Black Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Paste Silver Cluster Necklace
Located in Baltimore, MD
made from a type of leaded glass invented in the late 1600's and was used to simulate precious
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Antique 1820s British Georgian Choker Necklaces

Materials

Other, Silver, 15k Gold

C1650 Medieval Silver Signet Ring Of Pelican in Her Piety and Religious Symbols
Located in Baltimore, MD
This rare silver ring dates from the 1600's and likely originates from Western Europe. The ring is
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Antique 1660s British Renaissance Signet Rings

Materials

Silver

Onyx and diamond cameo ring
Located in Greenwich, CT
An onyx and diamond cameo ring, of a carved onyx monk with an old mine cut diamond surround mounted
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Antique 17th Century Unknown Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, Silver

Mystery & Virtue: Rare Masonic Knights Templar Ring
Located in Wimberley, TX
This particularly rare antique example of allegiance to a society is a ring of 18k yellow gold
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Antique Early 19th Century Georgian More Rings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Foiled Table Cut Diamond Ring with Black Enamel
Located in Rottedam, NL
late 1600's and is preserved in a superb condition. The shank of the ring is accented with black
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Antique Late 17th Century Dutch Tudor Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, 15k Gold, Enamel

Antique English Limed Oak Credenza Console Table, circa 1890
Located in Houston, TX
their individual ring turnings is matched by the flat stretchers with a grooved pattern that join the
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Antique 1890s English Jacobean Console Tables

Materials

Oak

A pair of striking solid bronze candle stands from Italy c.1880
Located in Houston, TX
stands are based on the originals first cast during the late 1500's-early 1600's used to illuminate the
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Antique 19th Century Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Antique 16th Century Diamond Embellished Pomander Sphere
Located in Antwerp, BE
specifics: Baroque is a style in art and decoration that developed shortly before 1600 and remained current
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Antique Mid-17th Century Unknown Baroque Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Silver

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Questions About 1600s Ring
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    Yes, they did have wedding rings during the 1600s. However, exchanging rings during weddings was not common in all cultures. In Europe, many couples presented each other with rings to symbolize their marriage vows. The wedding ring tradition actually dates back thousands of years to ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome. Explore a wide variety of wedding rings on 1stDibs.
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    Yes, a wedding ring can be a diamond ring. In fact, you're free to wear any type of ring that appeals to you as a wedding ring. You could opt to wear a solitaire diamond ring to symbolize your wedding vows or a band ring that features multiple diamonds, such as an eternity band that shows diamonds all the way around its surface. Find a large selection of diamond wedding rings on 1stDibs.
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    Yes, a solitaire ring can be a wedding ring. Some men choose to wear a ring set with a single gemstone, like a diamond or a sapphire, to symbolize their wedding vows. Women may also opt for solitaire rings. However, it can be difficult to wear a solitaire ring with an engagement ring. You can address this challenge by wearing your wedding ring on your left hand and your engagement ring on your right hand. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of wedding rings.
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    What a three-ring wedding ring means is largely a matter of personal interpretation. However, many people associate the top engagement ring with the promise of marriage, the middle ring or wedding ring with the promise of vows and the third ring or eternity ring with anniversaries. Shop a collection of wedding rings from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    A seal ring — or signet ring — is a popular gift for anyone who desires an expressive, timeless piece of jewelry that can feature all manner of engraved motifs, gemstones, specific symbols or monograms. Signet rings get their name from signus, which means “sign” in Latin. The rings, which may historically be referred to as “seal rings,” date back thousands of years and were used as a form of signature. Whatever may have been engraved on the ring — a married couple’s initials, a family crest — identified ownership for the purposes of authenticating documents and more when impressed on soft wax. Find antique and vintage signet rings on 1stDibs.
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    A Rolling Ring is a trinity ring, also known as a Russian wedding band. It is a type of ring design that has three interlocking bands. These bands that form the ring are solid metal, which can be two-toned, tri-color, or gold. Find a range of antique and vintage rolling rings on 1tsDibs.
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    A domed ring is a chunky band with a dome-shape on the outer part (the part people can see). They're usually all-metal and don't have any encrusted gems.
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    A dress ring is any ring that is not a wedding or an engagement ring. They can add charm to any formal or semi-formal outfit. Dress rings can be made of gold, silver, and more and can be studded with precious or semi-precious stones for added visual flair. Shop a collection of vintage and modern dress rings from some of the world’s top jewelers on 1stDibs.
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    A floating ring, also known as a floating halo ring, features a gemstone in the center, encircled by a halo ring of small accent gemstones, to give it a distinct style. In a floating ring, the central gemstone is separate from the surrounding halo accent gemstones. Find a collection of vintage floating rings on 1stDibs today.
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    A crest ring, also known as a signet ring, was traditionally a significant accessory for affluent and powerful men. It is distinguished from ordinary rings by an engraved or raised symbol, a series of words or characters, or image on the ring's top half that was representative of the owner in some way. On 1stDibs, find a variety of crest rings.
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